Parallel Verses
Amplified
For the arms of the wicked will be broken,
But the Lord upholds and sustains the righteous [who seek Him].
New American Standard Bible
But the Lord
King James Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Holman Bible
but the Lord supports the righteous.
International Standard Version
For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
A Conservative Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but LORD upholds the righteous.
American Standard Version
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Bible in Basic English
For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.
Darby Translation
for the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
For the arms of the unjust shall be broken, and Jehovah upholds the just
King James 2000
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For [the] arms of [the] wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh supports [the] righteous.
Modern King James verseion
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but Jehovah upholds the righteous.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the arms of the ungodly shall be broken, and the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
NET Bible
for evil men will lose their power, but the Lord sustains the godly.
New Heart English Bible
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
The Emphasized Bible
For, the arms of the lawless, shall be broken, But Yahweh is upholding the righteous.
Webster
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
World English Bible
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
For the arms of the wicked are shivered, And Jehovah is sustaining the righteous.
Themes
God » Sustaining providence » Supports the weak
God » Supplies of » Supporter of the weak
God, Power of » Saints » Upheld by
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Upholding them
divine Providence » Sustaining » Supports the weak
Upholdment » Who the lord upholds
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 37:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instruction In Wisdom
16
Better is the little of the righteous [who seek the will of God]
Than the abundance (riches) of many wicked (godless).
For the arms of the wicked will be broken,
But the Lord upholds and sustains the righteous [who seek Him].
The Lord knows the days of the blameless,
And their inheritance will continue forever.
Names
Cross References
Job 38:15
“Their light is withheld from the wicked,
And the uplifted arm is broken.
Psalm 10:15
Break the arm of the wicked and the evildoer,
Seek out his wickedness until You find no more.
Psalm 63:8
My
Your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 145:14
The Lord upholds all those [of His own] who fall
And raises up all those who are bowed down.
Psalm 37:24
When he falls, he will not be hurled down,
Because the Lord is the One who holds his hand and sustains him.
Psalm 41:12
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity,
And You set me in Your presence forever.
Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation
And sustain me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 119:116-117
Uphold me according to Your word [of promise], so that I may live;
And do not let me be ashamed of my hope [in Your great goodness].
Isaiah 41:10
‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you;
I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
Isaiah 42:1
My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Ezekiel 30:21-25
“Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and behold, it has not been bound up to heal or wrapped with a bandage, so that it may be strong to hold and wield the sword.
Jude 1:24
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling or falling into sin, and to present you unblemished [blameless and faultless] in the presence of His glory with triumphant joy and unspeakable delight,